Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown
Location
Kansas City, MO | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 3 shifts/week including 3–4 weekend shifts per contract period
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 16-bed Stroke & Brain unit with a 4:1 patient ratio
- Monitor and manage patients requiring telemetry and neurology observation
- Administer and titrate cardiac drips as ordered by the care team
- Perform and interpret basic dysrhythmia recognition
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
- Float to other units within demonstrated competency areas per facility floating policy
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri or a compact state
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a PCU, stepdown, or IMC setting
- NIHSS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- Demonstrated stroke experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with cardiac drips and telemetry monitoring
- Neurology nursing background
- Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
- Experience with equipment such as Welch Allyn VS Machines, Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and Doppler
Why Join Us
- Join a unit recognized for high employee engagement and a collaborative team environment
- Work with modern equipment and technology in a well-supported acute care setting